[Elecraft] Anderson Connector

[david Moes]

10 Lbs?  Ive used APP for years and I am quite satisfied the whole shack 
is done that way. however Ive never had one set strong enough that I 
think could dangle the weight of the K3 let alone a full 10lbs    what 
am I doing wrong?

David Moes

dmoes at nexicom.net
VE3DVY

On 6/24/2013 08:42, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Jack,
>
> The most common cause for that condition is that the connector blades 
> have not been inserted into the APP body far enough.
> Look at the end of the connector assembly - if you can see the tip of 
> the spring finger under the contact blade, then the blade has not been 
> fully seated - give it a push with a small screwdriver and it should 
> snap into place.
>
> A properly constructed APP connector takes about 10 pounds of force to 
> remove it.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 6/24/2013 8:26 AM, G8DX wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> Just finished building the basic K3 (sub rx and 100w PA awaiting 
>> installation).
>>
>> Total build time was about 10 leisurely hours spread over a week. 
>> Throughout the entire build I have only found one small issue which I 
>> find remarkable! Hats off to Elecraft.
>>
>> Anyway, my issue is the Anderson power connector doesn't firmly latch 
>> onto the connector on the rig. It fits on and powers the rig but 
>> pulls off very easily. Have I installed it incorrectly maybe?
>>
>>
>
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